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Another company misunderstands the purpose of UDRP
A recently-decided cybersquatting dispute at World Intellectual Property Organization is yet another example of a company misunderstanding what UDRP is for. UDRP is designed to settle cybersquatting cases, not trademark disputes. It is not designed t...
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Another company misunderstands the purpose of UDRP
A recently-decided cybersquatting dispute at World Intellectual Property Organization is yet another example of a company misunderstanding what UDRP is for. UDRP is designed to settle cybersquatting cases, not trademark disputes. It is not designed t...
Discussion
April 4, 2025, 2:10 pm
Domain Name Wire
Two changes I’d like Afternic to make to its interface
Changes to the Sales page and LTO dashboard would be welcome improvements. Afternic is adding lots of new features and improving its dashboard. These are welcome changes, but there are a couple of things that have bothered me for a while that I&rsquo...
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Two changes I’d like Afternic to make to its interface
Changes to the Sales page and LTO dashboard would be welcome improvements. Afternic is adding lots of new features and improving its dashboard. These are welcome changes, but there are a couple of things that have bothered me for a while that I&rsquo...
Discussion
April 3, 2025, 2:35 pm
Domain Name Wire
14 end user domain sales up to $55,000
Hyundai, a UN organization, and an identity management company bought domain names. It looks like carmaker Hyundai bought the top public domain sale at Sedo this past week. It will be interesting to see if AI platform Claude was the buyer of clau.de ...
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14 end user domain sales up to $55,000
Hyundai, a UN organization, and an identity management company bought domain names. It looks like carmaker Hyundai bought the top public domain sale at Sedo this past week. It will be interesting to see if AI platform Claude was the buyer of clau.de ...
Discussion
April 2, 2025, 3:04 pm
Domain Name Wire
March’s top domain name stories
The legacy .su domain name, .co, and more top stories from last month. 1. ICANN moves to retire Soviet-era .SU country domain name – Both ICANN and the .su registry have responded by saying that the formal process hasn’t started. And that...
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March’s top domain name stories
The legacy .su domain name, .co, and more top stories from last month. 1. ICANN moves to retire Soviet-era .SU country domain name – Both ICANN and the .su registry have responded by saying that the formal process hasn’t started. And that...
Discussion
April 1, 2025, 7:12 pm
Domain Name Wire
Domain360 is worth a try for finding expired domains
New domain aftermarket search platform has promising features. I typically use ExpiredDomains.net to find expired domains and other marketplace domains to buy. However, I always keep my eyes open for new platforms that can help me find good domains t...
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Domain360 is worth a try for finding expired domains
New domain aftermarket search platform has promising features. I typically use ExpiredDomains.net to find expired domains and other marketplace domains to buy. However, I always keep my eyes open for new platforms that can help me find good domains t...
Discussion
April 1, 2025, 4:37 pm
Domain Name Wire
Here’s what happened when a UDRP was filed against a domain on LTO
Investors concerned about UDRPs filed against domains on payment plans should review this case. One of the concerns people have about selling domains through lease-to-own payment plans is if the domain name becomes subject to legal action or a cybers...
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Here’s what happened when a UDRP was filed against a domain on LTO
Investors concerned about UDRPs filed against domains on payment plans should review this case. One of the concerns people have about selling domains through lease-to-own payment plans is if the domain name becomes subject to legal action or a cybers...
Discussion
April 1, 2025, 3:21 pm
Domain Name Wire
Afternic releases domain transfer improvements
Domain transfers will be easier and faster with new improvements. Domain name aftermarket Afternic released enhancements to its domain transfer process today. Afternic says the system will make domain transfers easier and faster. While many domain tr...
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Afternic releases domain transfer improvements
Domain transfers will be easier and faster with new improvements. Domain name aftermarket Afternic released enhancements to its domain transfer process today. Afternic says the system will make domain transfers easier and faster. While many domain tr...
Discussion
March 31, 2025, 5:41 pm
Domain Name Wire
Mark & Logan: Domain investing results – DNW Podcast #528
How these two domain investors did last year. It’s time for our recurring podcast with domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flatt! Mark and Logan come on the show frequently to share their domain investing results, talk about what’s wor...
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Mark & Logan: Domain investing results – DNW Podcast #528
How these two domain investors did last year. It’s time for our recurring podcast with domain investors Mark Levine and Logan Flatt! Mark and Logan come on the show frequently to share their domain investing results, talk about what’s wor...
Discussion
March 31, 2025, 3:30 pm
Domain Name Wire
Google Adsense change could impact web security
More domains will be monetized with ad networks that don’t do a good job of stopping scams and malware. Google is opting all advertisers out of AdSense for Domains, which will likely lead to the ad program’s demise. This is a blow to doma...
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Google Adsense change could impact web security
More domains will be monetized with ad networks that don’t do a good job of stopping scams and malware. Google is opting all advertisers out of AdSense for Domains, which will likely lead to the ad program’s demise. This is a blow to doma...
Discussion
March 28, 2025, 1:53 pm
Domain Name Wire
Don’t use a funky spelling in your domain name
It might come back to bite you. Earlier this month, The Financial Times wrote a story about an asset management firm that changed its name from Aberdeen to Abrdn. Apparently, the company’s CEO made the switch partly because the Aberdeen.com dom...
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Don’t use a funky spelling in your domain name
It might come back to bite you. Earlier this month, The Financial Times wrote a story about an asset management firm that changed its name from Aberdeen to Abrdn. Apparently, the company’s CEO made the switch partly because the Aberdeen.com dom...
Discussion
March 27, 2025, 6:21 pm
